5 Key Developments as Israel Confirms Hamas Handed Over Remains of Israeli-American Soldier Itay Chen
Israel confirmed that Hamas has returned the remains of Israeli-American soldier Staff Sgt. Itay Chen as part of a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal, marking the 21st deceased hostage handed over since the truce began.
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Israel–Hamas Ceasefire in Crisis: 47 Violations as Airstrikes Rock Rafah
The fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came under severe strain as Israeli airstrikes hit Rafah following reported Hamas attacks on Israeli troops. Both sides accused each other of breaching the truce, with Gaza authorities citing 47 Israeli violations and dozens of deaths.
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Yemen War 2025: Israeli Strike Kills Houthi Military Chief in ‘Major Blow’
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say their military chief of staff, Muhammad al-Ghamari, has been killed in an Israeli strike on Sanaa. Israel’s defence minister confirmed the attack, calling it a blow to the Iran-backed group amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire.
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Trump’s Historic Gaza Ceasefire Deal 2025: A Momentous Breakthrough, Hails Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed a “momentous” breakthrough in Gaza, thanking Donald Trump for helping secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal that could end the two-year war. The Trump Gaza ceasefire deal 2025 marks a fragile but historic turning point in Middle East diplomacy.
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Rubio’s Urgent Note to Trump Before Gaza Peace Deal Announcement – Key Moments 2025
In a dramatic moment at the White House, Secretary of State Marco Rubio passed an urgent handwritten note to President Donald Trump during a roundtable, signaling a breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire talks. Hours later, Trump announced a landmark Israel–Hamas peace deal on Truth Social.
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Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan Gains Urgent Global Momentum
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have joined crucial Gaza peace talks in Egypt as mediators push for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas under Donald Trump’s 20-point plan.
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Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan Gains Momentum: Talks Race Toward Breakthrough
Negotiations over Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan are accelerating as Hamas and Israel send delegations to Egypt. Trump says the first phase could conclude this week, warning Hamas of “complete obliteration” if it refuses to cede power.
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Israel Strikes Gaza Kill 70 Despite Trump’s Urgent Plea
At least 70 Palestinians were killed as Israel pounded Gaza despite Donald Trump’s plea to halt bombings under his 20-point peace plan. The strikes intensified as Hamas accepted parts of the proposal, while negotiations are set to begin in Cairo.
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Trump Orders Israel to Halt Gaza Bombing After Hamas Move
Donald Trump ordered Israel to halt bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release remaining hostages from its 2023 attack. While Trump hailed the move as a step toward peace, key gaps remain over Hamas disarmament and Gaza’s future.
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Hamas Divided Over Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan as Deadline Nears
Hamas is split over Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal, with military leaders rejecting disarmament while political leaders weigh conditional acceptance. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey press for compromise as Israel and the US warn of consequences if Hamas delays.
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